book is the English Bible. As far as possi ble, the inductive method of study is em ployed, the student being required to consider those passages bearing upon a particular subj ect with a view toward formulating a statement of the truth as taught in the Scriptur es. The course cove rs two years and includes a study of the doctrine of God, of Jesus Christ, of the Holy Spirit, of Angels, of Man, of Sin, of Salvation, of the Kingdom of the Church, and of the Last Things, together with their related truths. This course prepares the way for furth er studies in sys tematic theology for those electing it. 431-2. Systematic Theology. Two hours a week throughout the Third Year for stu dents in Course VII. This implies the gathering together of all that the Scriptures teach with regard t o our belief and conduct, and presenting all the elements thus invo lved in a symmetrical system. It thus suggests a very definite pl an and sys tem by wh ich the doctrines set forth in Scripture are considered. 441-2. S ·yste·matic Theology. Two hou rs a week throughout the Fourth Year. A continuation of the work begun in the Third Year. GROUPV History (Nos. 500-599) 511. Isra el and the N ations. Two hours a week throughout the First Semester, First Year. Required of all students. Thi s course is a study of the history of Israel and th e nations most closely identified with the hi story of Israel. It lays the foundation for the historic study of the Old Tes tament. 522. Land·m.arks of Church History. Two h·ours a week throughout the Second Semester, Second Year. Required o f all students. This is a brief survey of the outstanding points of church history, intended to familiar ize one with the great epochs of church hi sto ry and to lay the foundation for a broader study of the subj ect. 531-2. Church History. Two hours a week throughout the Third Year. Fisher's book is t he text here used. The first part of the book is covered. 541-2. Church History. Two hou r s a week throughout the Fourth Year. A continuation o f the work begun in the Third Year. 543-4. History of Doctrine. Two hours a week throughout the Fourth Year. This course undertakes to set forth the hi story of the development of doctrine from the apostolic age on to the present time. The great controversies of the early church are considered, as out of them the great systems of doct rine as expressed in the creeds of Christendom were developed . (833-4. History of Christian Missions. See descripti on of this course under Missions, Group v.III). GROUP VI Homiletics and Pastoral Theology (Nos. 600-699) 603-6. Practice Preaching. One hour a week throughout Third and Fourth Years. In this course students are required to appear before the class as they would conduct a pr eaching service. The points of excellencies and defects are pointed out by criticism from the class and instructor. 612. Public Spealiing. Two hours a week throughout the Second Semester, First Year. Instructi on in this course is int ended to cover what is fundamental in the use of the voice in public speaking, in preaching and teach ing and the public r eading of the Bible. Specific instruction is given in the care and development of the voice, in enunciation and pronunciation. Students a r e r equired to make addresses before the class for crit icism by the class and instructor. Practice is given in the proper r endition of Scripture read ing. 621-2. Principles of Homiletics. Required in all courses. One hour a week throughout the Second Year. In the second yea r of the General Course, instruction in Homiletics is intended to lay proper foundations for advance work in the third and fourth years. It is also directed 17
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